That's the thing, they're all great midfielders who would all be better or worse in different systems.

Exactly, each suited their team better than they would elsewhere imo. Scholes' ability to control the tempo was far more needed at United with the 4-4-2 than at Chelsea or Liverpool, Gerrard's bullish up and down the pitch nature captaincy was what brought the best out of the rest of the team especially with Hamann willing to sit deep and Lampard's quick touch and move enabled transitions wide much easier before arriving late and giving another option to aim at. Also, it's only two goals but in terms of what Pestar was saying Lampard's two goals against us to win them the league were both fantastic finishes, the first having taken on two defenders.

In terms of an all time Premier League central midfield I'd have loved to have seen how a Vieira-Gerrard partnership would have worked out. Although if it's a true fantasy then it would just be a midfield of Okocha's, there's never been a Premier League player more fun to watch for me.

I'd have to say Gerrard aswell but I could easily change my mind tomorrow to Scholes. A midfield three of Gerrard Scholes Vieira would be amazing in theory. I agree with idea that people under value Lampard and I'm including myself in that cos I don't think he would be in my top 5 PL midfielders. Vieira, Gerrard, Scholes, Keane and Fabregas would probably go on my ever so slightly biased list.